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Credit: 2.00
Course Preface
Core Code: 34-01-00-00-255
Printable Version: Prostart I-II (pdf)


Course Description
PROSTART I—(1.0 credit) This basic course from the National Restaurant Association introduces
students into the world of professional cooking. Basic communication skills, safety and sanitation, food
preparation, meal planning, and other topics are taught in this beginning course. FCCLA may be an
integral part of this course. (Standards 1-8 will be covered on Skill Certification Test # 343.)

PROSTART II—(1.0 credit) Students will continue to be trained for employment in restaurants. The basic
skills taught in ProStart I will be reviewed and additional skills such as customer relations, accounting
procedures, and more advanced food preparation skills will be taught. FCCLA may be an integral part of
this course. (Standards 9-18 will be covered on Skill Certification Test # 344.)

Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition I and II are recommended

**Each course is 1.0 credit.


Core Standards of the Course

Standard 20.0411-01
Students will discuss the importance of human relations in obtaining and sustaining an employment situation.

Objective 20.0411-0101
Discuss the importance of basic communication skills.

Objective 20.0411-0102
Identify appropriate interpersonal employment skills. National Standard 1.2

Objective 20.0411-0103
Prepare for employment.
  • Create a quality cover letter
  • Create a quality resume
  • Accurately complete a job application
  • Demonstrate appropriate job interviewing skills

Objective 20.0411-0104
Act as a responsible employee.
  • Consistently work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors
  • Consistently demonstrate dependability
  • Consistently demonstrate punctuality
  • Consistently perform job tasks and work independently

Standard 20.0411-02
Students will discuss the importance of good customer relations.

Objective 20.0411-0201
Identify basic methods of creating good customer relations. National Standards 10.3.1, 10.3.2

Objective 20.0411-0202
Identify the manager’s role in customer service. National Standards 10.3.1, 10.3.2

Standard 20.0411-03
Students will discuss and explain the importance of sanitation.

Objective 20.0411-0301
Identify standards of personal grooming and hygiene, including frequent hand washing and other sanitation procedures. National Standard 8.2.5

Objective 20.0411-0302
Identify the factors contributing to food-borne contamination and illness and prevention strategies. National Standard 8.2
  • Discuss the importance of food safety
  • List the steps for establishing a food safety system
  • Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen

Standard 20.0411-04
Students will consistently implement safety guidelines.

Objective 20.0411-0401
Discuss and implement workplace safety.

Objective 20.0411-0402
Identify how to prevent fires and burns.

Objective 20.0411-0403
Identify how to lift and carry objects safely.

Objective 20.0411-0404
Identify how to prevent cuts.

Objective 20.0411-0405
Discuss safety as an ongoing process.

Standard 20.0411-05
Students will identify pieces of food service equipment, utensils, and knives.

Objective 20.0411-0501
Identify receiving, storage, and pre-preparation equipment. National Standard 8.3

Objective 20.0411-0502
Identify cooking, holding, and service equipment. National Standard 8.3

Objective 20.0411-0503
Explain how to clean and care for the equipment. National Standard 8.3

Standard 20.0411-06
Students will explore the facets of food production.

Objective 20.0411-0601
Practice proper measuring techniques and use correct terminology in quantity food production. National Standard 8.5.3

Objective 20.0411-0602
Identify characteristics of foods containing dairy products, cheese, eggs and prepare and present food products using dairy and/or egg products.

Objective 20.0411-0603
Identify characteristics of quality breakfast foods then prepare and present breakfast foods. National Standard 8.5.11

Objective 20.0411-0604
Identify characteristics of hot and cold sandwiches and prepares and present hot and cold sandwich items. National Standard 8.5.9

Objective 20.0411-0605
Identify characteristics of fruits and vegetables and appropriate storage and cooking methods. National Standard 8.5.7

Objective 20.0411-0606
Prepare and present a fruit and vegetable tray using garnishes.

Objective 20.0411-0607
Identify terminology, types and preparation methods of salads and dressings, then prepare and present a salad with the appropriate dressing. National Standard 8.5.8

Objective 20.0411-0608
Participate in planning and preparing an assembly-line food product.

Standard 20.0411-07
Students will list nutritional needs of individuals and the basics of menu/meal planning.

Objective 20.0411-0701
Identify the ABCs of nutrition.

Objective 20.0411-0702
Explain the role of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Objective 20.0411-0703
Review nutritional guidelines. National Standard 14.2.4
  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • Food Guide Pyramid
  • Reading a nutrition label

Objective 20.0411-0704
Identify methods for making menus more nutritious. National Standard 14.3.1

Objective 20.0411-0705
Prepare and present a nutritious menu item. National Standard 14.3.3

Standard 20.0411-08
Students will identify food service costs by applying their knowledge of equivalents, recipe adjustment, and calculating the costs for serving and menu requirements.

Objective 20.0411-0801
Review basic math skills of fractions, decimals, and percent.

Objective 20.0411-0802
Accurately figure and count back change.

Objective 20.0411-0803
Discuss weights and measures and how they apply to costing recipes.

Objective 20.0411-0804
Identify methods of controlling food costs.

Objective 20.0411-0805
Discuss the importance of standardization and portion control in food production.

Objective 20.0411-0806
Demonstrate accurate portion control in plating or serving food items and calculate the cost-per-serving of quantity food.

Standard 20.0411-09
Students will discuss the importance of human relations and communication in obtaining and sustaining an employment situation.

Objective 20.0411-0901
Prepare for employment.
  • Create a quality cover letter
  • Create a quality resume

Objective 20.0411-0902
Critique appropriate interpersonal employment skills. National Standard 1.2
  • Demonstrate dependability and punctuality
  • Perform job tasks and work independently
  • Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors

Objective 20.0411-0903
Identify how to handle customer complaints.

Objective 20.0411-0904
Practice written communication skills.

Objective 20.0411-0905
Practice correct telephone skills and how to communicate in a crisis.

Objective 20.0411-0906
Discuss and practice effective listening, memorization and speaking skills.

Objective 20.0411-0907
Discuss how to communicate promotional information.

Objective 20.0411-0908
Write complaint and response letters.

Standard 20.0411-10
Students will use proper sanitation techniques and safety procedures.

Objective 20.0411-1001
Follow standards in personal grooming and hygiene. National Standard 8.2.5

Objective 20.0411-1002
Follow proper sanitation techniques. National Standard 8.2
  • Obtain a food handler’s permit
  • Wear a chef’s coat or apron and appropriate hair covering
  • Demonstrate frequent and proper hand washing
  • Implement sanitation procedures
  • Practice mise en place
  • Clean up working area appropriately

Objective 20.0411-1003
Consistently implement safety guidelines and procedures.

Objective 20.0411-1004
Demonstrate handling, sharpening, and storage of knives. National Standard 8.5.1

Standard 20.0411-11
Students will discuss the history of food service.

Objective 20.0411-1101
Discuss how the modern restaurant was created.

Objective 20.0411-1102
Identify various cuisines of the world.

Objective 20.0411-1103
Discuss food service in the United States

Objective 20.0411-1104
Discuss the future of food service.

Standard 20.0411-12
Students will discuss the role of potatoes and grains in the food service industry.

Objective 20.0411-1201
Identify and describe different types of potatoes, grain, legumes, and pasta.

Objective 20.0411-1202
Prepare and present quality potato, pasta, legume, grain (other than rice) and rice items. National Standard 8.5.7

Standard 20.0411-13
Students will describe the lodging/travel industry history and explain the role of tourism in the hospitality industry.

Objective 20.0411-1301
Discuss the basics of lodging history and operations. National Standard 10.4

Objective 20.0411-1302
Discuss the organization of the lodging industry.

Objective 20.0411-1303
Identify career opportunities in the lodging industry. National Standard 10.1

Objective 20.0411-1304
Identify property management systems and room rates.

Objective 20.0411-1305
Create and present a quality travel brochure. National Standard 10.5.4, 10.5.5

Objective 20.0411-1306
Plan a three-day vacation.

Objective 20.0411-1307
Categorize the businesses in the tourism industry and explain the role of tourism in the hospitality industry.

Objective 20.0411-1308
List the advantages and disadvantages of various types of travel.

Objective 20.0411-1309
Plan a three-day vacation.

Standard 20.0411-14
Students will describe various types of meal service and appropriate use of dining utensils and table settings.

Objective 20.0411-1401
Identify traditional service staff and serving styles.

Objective 20.0411-1402
Identify service tools and utensils.

Objective 20.0411-1403
Demonstrate appropriate place setting, and serving (including setting and clearing).

Objective 20.0411-1404
Explain how to serve a meal.

Objective 20.0411-1405
Practice suggesting items and guiding guests through the menu.

Objective 20.0411-1406
Practice handling customer complaints.

Standard 20.0411-15
Students will discuss and prepare desserts and baked goods.

Objective 20.0411-1501
Identify and describe the types and roles of ingredients in baking.

Objective 20.0411-1502
Differentiate between types of doughs, batters, pastries, cookies, cakes and tortes. National Standard 8.5.10

Objective 20.0411-1503
Explain types of chocolate, creme anglaise and how they are prepared and used in desserts.

Objective 20.0411-1504
Prepare lean and rich yeast bread, muffins, cake or torte, an iced item, a pie, puff pastry item, cookie, chocolate item, cream anglaise item, and demonstrate quality presentation and plating.

Standard 20.0411-16
Students will discuss and incorporate information regarding menus, marketing, inventory control, and standard accounting practices.

Objective 20.0411-1601
Identify various types of menus and menu cycles.

Objective 20.0411-1602
Identify and discuss basic marketing concepts and how markets are commonly segmented.

Objective 20.0411-1603
Design and write a restaurant menu.

Objective 20.0411-1604
Complete a menu analysis.

Objective 20.0411-1605
Design a marketing public relations item.

Objective 20.0411-1606
Identify factors affecting food prices and purchasing decisions.

Objective 20.0411-1607
Identify proper receiving, storage and inventory methods for various food products.

Objective 20.0411-1608
Complete a menu purchase order.

Objective 20.0411-1609
Identify basic accounting terms.

Objective 20.0411-1610
Discuss the use of and complete an income statement.

Objective 20.0411-1611
Discuss the use of and complete a balance sheet.

Objective 20.0411-1612
Complete three financial statements.

Standard 20.0411-17
Students will identify the use and care of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Objective 20.0411-1701
Identify various forms of meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.

Objective 20.0411-1702
Match appropriate types of cooking methods with different forms of meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.

Objective 20.0411-1703
Prepare and present a quality beef, poultry, and fish/seafood entrée(s). National Standard 8.5.5

Standard 20.0411-18
Students will discuss, prepare and present a quality stock(s), soup(s), and sauce(s).

Objective 20.0411-1801
Identify types, preparation methods, cooling and storage of stocks.

Objective 20.0411-1802
Identify types, preparation methods, cooling and storage of soups.

Objective 20.0411-1803
Prepare and present a quality stock, soup, and sauce. National Standard 8.5.6

   
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